Compare and contrast the general characteristics of connective tissue to the general characteristics of epithelial tissue.

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Connective tissue is, with a few exceptions, vascularized,
whereas epithelium is avascular. Connective tissue cells are
usually farther apart than epithelial cells. Some types of
connective tissue regenerate very slowly, whereas epithelium can
regenerate relatively quickly. Connective tissue cells are
surrounded by an intercellular matrix made of fibers and various
types of cells; epithelial cells fit snugly together to form
continuous sheets.